Local Obituaries – Thursday, May 28, 2026

Gracie Caudill Parsons

Gracie Caudill Parsons, age 83, passed away on Sunday, May 24th, 2026. 

She is survived by one daughter: Regina Boggs; 3 grandchildren: James Boggs, Joshua Boggs, and Jessica Fields; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers: Lafayette Caudill, Jr., and Benton Caudill.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm this evening, Thursday, May 28th, 2026, at the Cumberland Valley Funeral Home with Eric Rutherford officiating.

Funeral Service for Gracie Caudill Parsons will be held at 1:00pm Friday, May 29th, 2026, at 1:00pm at the Cumberland Valley Funeral Home.  

Burial will follow at Maggard Cemetery in Partridge. 

Cumberland Valley Funeral Home of Cumberland is in charge of the arrangements. 


Jonathan Andrew Pennell

Jonathan Andrew Pennell, age 38, of Jenkins, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. 

He is survived by his father: Robert Pennel; three brothers: Steven Pennell of Ocala, Florida, Robert Pennell of Frankfort and Jason Pennell of Georgetown; one niece, Caitlyn Hebron; three nephews, Cameron Pennell, Colton Pennell and

Bryson Pennell.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 30, 2026 between the hours of 12:00 noon to 2:00PM at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel.

The Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.